Now, Yukari and Ririna are called to a special lecture with other couples regarding sex. Those ministry guys talk about it as if it were nothing saying only the psychological benefits and not really thinking about the health hazards they pose. Kids that age shouldn't be subjected to all that, but the ministry figures that it will happen since they are bound by the law. Lots of uneasiness is going through Yukari and Ririna right now as their every move is apparently being monitored. It will be interesting to see how they respond to this seeing that their hearts aren't exactly on each other at the moment.

Frankly, if my parents and the government forced me into a situation like the one in this episode I could imagine that young me basically telling them to go fuck themselves and then bailing. I have a feeling that the "notices" are not amazing science but rather more like something from psycho-pass; just an arranged marriage that seems special because of how they approach it.

On a more personal note, I never want to get married; period. I find the entire institution to be ridiculous. I've had plenty of girlfriends in the past but I have never even come close to thinking something like, "I want to spend the rest of my life with this person." I get that they want to combat the birth rate but to really do that, you'd think they would allow people to just sleep with anyone they want rather then force them to get married.

Its a great adaption but a few parts here and there are missing, wonder if they are ordering it to fit an episodal format, not saying its bad, but some parts would be nice to see. my question is, will it stay true to a somewhat full canon based adaption? Hopefully.. its a great manga..

Well this episode was something Lilina having a wet dream and than getting called in for a special lecture on sex. It was nice to see Yukari's friend marriage partner as she is a perfect match for him and they even get along. Before the couples are sent to their rooms Yajima informs Yukari that they might be being observed to see if they go through intercourse. How will they get through this without going all the way?

So all that about being monitored was just a lie as Ririna knew full well that it was illegal to have that going on without consent. Yukari fell for Motoi's lie and kissed Ririna, and that led to all sorts of falling out between those two. That just had to be painful seeing him hurt his hand like that. But in the end Ririna just needed to sort out her feelings and all is well. Motoi sure is somebody with problems seeing that he was in Yukari's position before, but saying those things to him, now that was just mean.

This show. Honestly not sure what to say about this episode. As someone who really still has hopes for Yukari and Takasaki to end up together it was a bit of a shot to the gut, especially with how Yukari went after speaking with Motoi. That said, the writing and characterization has been compelling enough that I really do feel either option would be believable at this point. Really solid show and easily the best romance/drama of the season.